Al-Ahli beat Al-Nassr on penalties to claim Saudi Super Cup for second time | OneFootball

This Saturday morning, Al-Ahli defeated Al-Nassr in a penalty shootout and won the Saudi Arabian Super Cup for the second time at Hong Kong Stadium. The team won 5-3 after a 2-2 tie in regular time. Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo Brozovic scored for Al-Nassr. Meanwhile, Franck Kessié and Roger Ibañez scored the goals for Al-Ahli.

Thus, Al-Ahli lifted the Saudi Arabian Super Cup title for the second time in its history (2016 and 2025). On the other hand, Al-Nassr finished as runner-up for the fourth time (2014, 2015, 2024, and 2025).

Al-Nassr returns to the field next Friday at 3 pm (Brasília time) when they visit Al-Taawoun at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. Al-Ahli hosts Neom on Thursday at 3 pm, also at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Both matches are valid for the first round of the Saudi Championship.

Al-Nassr opened the scoring only at 41 minutes into the first half. Ali Majrashi touched the ball with his hand inside the box, the referee awarded a penalty to Al-Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo was in charge of the shot and scored his hundredth goal for the Saudi team.

Just before halftime, Franck Kessié received from Enzo Millot, at the entrance of the area, shot into the corner, and tied the match at 50 minutes.

In the second half, Kessié made a mistake and was disarmed by Marcelo Brozovic. The Croatian invaded the area, shot high, and put Al-Nassr back in the lead at 36 minutes.

Al-Ahli sought to tie again at 44 minutes. After a corner kick by Riyad Mahrez, Brazilian goalkeeper Bento came out poorly and Roger Ibañez headed the ball into the net. With the tie in regular time, the decision went to penalties.

Edouard Mendy defended Abdullah Al-Khaibari's shot, and Brazilian Wenderson Galeno secured the title for Al-Ahli, 5-3.

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